Care
Programs by Province
Interested in finding out about care programs and
services specific to your province/territory, click on the appropriate
link here:
Alberta - Seniors Brochure
Alberta - Seniors, Government Programs
British
Columbia - Ministry of Health
British
Columbia - Active Aging In BC
British Columbia Seniors’ Guide, 9th edition
Manitoba
New
Brunswick
North
West Territories
Nova
Scotia
Ontario
Prince Edward
Island (See Health Regions section)
Prince
Edward Island (Programs and Services)
Quebec
Saskatchawan
Yukon
Newfoundland and Labrador
FOR ALL GOVERNMENT BENEFITS
PROVINCE BY PROVINCE CLICK HERE
An excellent site for all Canadian Seniors---on the map just click on
the
province or territory where you now live or where you intend to retire
and
learn about all the potential benefits and programs for you as a senior.
As
well, all the forms to fill out are available here for applying for
these
benefits.
This link is of great value to seniors..find out what you are eligible
to
receive, from OAS to CPP to Supplements to Housing and Equipments, and
so
forth!
General Provincial Government Programs and Resources
BC - British Columbia: http://www.gov.bc.ca
Ministry of Health: http://www.gov.bc.ca/health voice:
604-387-5394
Medical Services Pan of British Columbia: voice: 604-387-3166
British Columbia Hospital Programs: voice: 604-387-3166
Workers' Compensation Board of British Columbia: http://www.worksafebc.com
AB - Alberta: http://www.gov.ab.ca
Ministry of Health: http://www.health.gov.ab.ca
voice: 403-429-5954
Alberta Health Care Insurance Plan: voice: 403-427-1432
Alberta Hospitalization Benefits Plan: voice: 403-427-1432
Workers' Compensation Board of Alberta: http://www.wcb.ab.ca
Alberta’s Plan for the future of care in the province....ask for “Continuing Care Strategy—Aging In the Right Place’ booklet (toll free: 310-0000 or click here
Alberta---For information on Long-Term Care/Nursing Home Facility Care and Benefits AND Private Care 2008...click here
SK - Saskatchewan: http://www.gov.sk.ca
Ministry of Health: http://www.health.gov.sk.ca
voice: 306-787-1895
Saskatchewan Medical Care Insurance Branch: voice: 306-787-3475
Saskatchewan Hospital Services Plan: voice: 306-787-3261
Saskatchewan Workers' Compensation Board: http://www.wcbsask.com
MB - Manitoba: http://www.gov.mb.ca
Ministry of Health: http://www.gov.mb.ca/health/index.html voice: 204-945-3771
Manitoba Health Services Insurance Plan: voice: 204-786-7101
Workers' Compensation Board of Manitoba: http://www.wcb.mb.ca
ON - Ontario: http://www.ontario.ca
Ministry of Health: http://www.health.gov.on.ca
voice: 416-327-4300 or 1-800-268-1154
Ontario Health Insurance Plan: voice: 416-314-5518
Workplace: http://www.labour.gov.on.ca/english/hs
PQ - Quebec: http://www.gouv.qc.ca
Ministry of Health: http://www.ramq.gouv.qc.ca:
voice: 418-643-3160
Quebec Health Insurance Plan: voice: 418-643-3445
Quebec Hospital Insurance Plan: voice: 418-643-3445
Quebec Commission of Occupational Health and Safety: http://www.csst.qc.ca
NB - New Brunswick: http://www.gov.nb.ca
Ministry of Health: www.gnb.ca/HW-SM/hw voice:
506-453-2581
Medicare New Brunswick: voice: 506-453-2161
New Brunswick Hospital Services Plan: voice: 506-453-2161
Workplace Health, Safety and Compensation Commission of New Brunswick:
http://www.whscc.nb.ca
NS - Nova Scotia: http://www.gov.ns.ca
Ministry of Health: www.gov.ns.ca/health voice:
902-424-3377
Nova Scotia Medical Services Insurance Plan: voice: 902-468-9700
Nova Scotia Hospital Insurance Plan: voice: 902-424-5674
Workers' Compensation Board of Nova Scotia: http://www.wcb.ns.ca
PE - Prince Edward Island: http://www.gov.pe.ca
Ministry of Health voice: 902-368-4930
Prince Edward Island Hospital and Health Services Plan: voice:
902-368-5858
Workers Compensation Board of Prince Edward Island: http://www.wcb.pe.ca
NF - Newfoundland: http://www.gov.nf.ca
Ministry of Health: www.gov.nf.ca/health voice:
709-729-3124
Newfoundland Medical Care Plan: voice: 709-758-1500
Newfoundland Hospitalization Plan: voice: 709-729-3120
Workplace Health and Safety Compensation Commission of Newfoundland
and Labrador: http://www.whscc.nf.ca |
Article
Of Interest:
January 20, 2006
The Vancouver Sun
Patty suggests we might think about setting some of this aside
each month for our long-term care needs—why not, it’s
like betting on the fact that you are going to live a long life!
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